Healthcare Infection Control Checklist: Prevention & Protocol
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Hand Hygiene Compliance
Ensuring proper handwashing and sanitizing techniques are followed consistently.
Last Hand Hygiene Time
Hand Hygiene Method
Duration of Handwashing (seconds)
Areas Touched During Hand Hygiene
Observation Notes (if applicable)
Observer Signature
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage
Verification of appropriate PPE selection and application based on risk assessment.
Type of PPE Used (e.g., Gloves, Gown, Mask, Eye Protection)
Correct Glove Size Selected?
Number of Masks/Respirators Available
Date of Last PPE Inventory Check
Areas/Tasks Requiring Specific PPE
Any Deviations or Concerns Regarding PPE Usage?
Photograph of Proper PPE Usage (Optional)
Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection
Monitoring of cleaning protocols for surfaces, equipment, and patient rooms.
Date of Cleaning
Time of Cleaning
Cleaning Product Used
Areas Cleaned (Be Specific)
Contact Time (in minutes)
Surfaces Disinfected
Cleaner Signature
Sterilization & High-Level Disinfection
Verification of processes for surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.
Cycle Load Number
Sterilization Date
Sterilization Start Time
Temperature (Internal)
Pressure
Exposure Time (Minutes)
Cycle Type
Sterilant Used
Cycle Printout/Record
Waste Management & Disposal
Compliance with regulations for handling and disposing of infectious waste.
Date of Waste Generation
Waste Category
Estimated Waste Volume (liters/gallons)
Description of Waste Contents (e.g., type of medication, specific biohazard)
Container Type
Waste Generator Signature
Waste Collection Point
Patient Isolation Procedures
Adherence to guidelines for isolating patients with communicable diseases.
Isolation Type
Reason for Isolation
Patient Room Number
Isolation Start Date
Isolation Start Time
PPE Required (Select all that apply)
Specific Isolation Instructions
Employee Health & Vaccination
Tracking employee vaccinations and health screenings to prevent transmission.
Last Tdap Vaccination Date
Last MMR Vaccination Date
Last Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccination Date
Hepatitis B Vaccination Status
Number of Influenza Vaccinations Received (this year)
TB Screening Status
Upload Vaccination Records (optional)
Any Known Allergies Related to Vaccines?
Surveillance & Reporting of Infections
Monitoring infection rates and reporting to relevant authorities as required.
Date of Infection Detection
Patient Age
Infection Type
Description of Symptoms & Findings
Confirmed/Suspected
Number of Cases (if outbreak)
Date of Reporting to Public Health Agency
Education & Training of Staff
Ensuring all staff receive regular training on infection control practices.
Last Training Date
Training Module Completed (Select All)
Hours of Training Completed (Total)
Summary of Key Training Points
Upload Training Certificate/Record
Trainer Name
Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
Regular maintenance and calibration of infection control equipment.
Last Calibration Date
Calibration Result (e.g., Reading)
Acceptable Range (Lower Limit)
Acceptable Range (Upper Limit)
Calibration Status
Calibration Notes/Observations
Calibration Report (Optional)
Next Calibration Due Date
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